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Quality Assurance & Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following BEST describes the difference between Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)?

    Answer: QA is process-focused; QC is product-focused

    QA focuses on improving and auditing processes to prevent defects, while QC focuses on inspecting the product to find defects.

  2. An organization follows ISO 9001 for quality management. What is the MAIN benefit this certification provides to customers?

    Answer: Confirms the organization has a documented quality management system

    ISO 9001 certification confirms that an organization maintains a documented QMS that meets international quality management standards.

  3. During a compliance review, the auditor asks for evidence that test exit criteria were met before the product shipped. What artifact BEST satisfies this?

    Answer: Test summary report

    The test summary report documents the test results, coverage, and confirmation that exit criteria were met.

  4. What does 'non-conformance' mean in a QA context?

    Answer: A failure to meet a specified requirement or standard

    Non-conformance is when a product, process, or service fails to meet a defined requirement, standard, or specification.

  5. A Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) process is triggered after a major escape defect. What distinguishes the 'preventive' action from the 'corrective' action?

    Answer: Corrective actions fix the current defect; preventive actions address potential future issues

    Corrective action addresses the current non-conformance, while preventive action targets potential future non-conformances.

  6. Which metric is MOST useful for measuring the effectiveness of a QA process in preventing defects?

    Answer: Defect removal efficiency (DRE)

    Defect Removal Efficiency measures the percentage of defects found and removed before release, directly reflecting QA process effectiveness.

  7. When testing a financial application for SOX compliance, what is the PRIMARY testing concern?

    Answer: Accuracy and integrity of financial data and audit trails

    SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) requires accurate financial reporting and audit trails, making data integrity the primary testing concern.

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